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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.04, 24,008.85 and 13,323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.04, 24,008.85 and 13,323.21 is: 18,403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.04 : 24,008.85 = 13,323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.04/24,008.85 = 13,323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.04x = 24,008.85 × 13,323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.04x = 319,874,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,874,950.41/17,381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,403.67

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